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Vue – JavaScript Library Outside Google/Facebook Control

August 23, 2018Lance Cleveland

Vue is running on several projects to create a better admin user experience. Vuetify is layered on top and baked into WordPress themes and plugins. You will need to add…Continue readingVue – JavaScript Library Outside Google/Facebook Control

Development PHP

PHP __set() Magic Method Conundrum

August 1, 2018Lance Cleveland

I am completely baffled by this one and hope one of my techie friends can help. I’m using a PHP class with magic methods to set and get the properties…Continue readingPHP __set() Magic Method Conundrum

Development Technology

IEEE Top Programming Languages

August 1, 2018Lance Cleveland

Python, C and C++ top the list. Surprising to see PHP higher on the list than JavaScript. spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/the-2018-top-programming-languages

Programming WordPress

WordPress Needs To Abandon PHP 5.2 Compatibility

July 17, 2018Lance Cleveland

As PHP continues its march into the future with improved support for objects, better memory management, and notable performance boosts WordPress seems to be dead-set in sticking to the “must…Continue readingWordPress Needs To Abandon PHP 5.2 Compatibility

JavaScript Programming Languages Technology

Typescript Popularity Increases

July 13, 2018Lance Cleveland

Typescript is a strongly typed JabaScript preprocessor. For complex applications it helps reduce errors, especially during refactoring.www.techrepublic.com/article/is-javascript-about-to-be-superseded-by-typescript/

Programming Languages Technology

Top Programming Languages

June 26, 2018Lance Cleveland

A good global list, but you still need to know your goal so you can choose the best tool for the job. If you are only looking for a job…Continue readingTop Programming Languages

Programming Technology

How To Hire A Programmer

May 8, 2018Lance Cleveland

Businesses have been hiring programmers for decades now. Back in the 70s it was something only Fortune 100 companies did. Today everyone from your local cafe to full-fledged software…Continue readingHow To Hire A Programmer

Plugin Development WordPress

WordPress Plugin Loader Tricks

January 10, 2018Lance Cleveland

An unusually short article, for me, on basic WordPress plugin loader tricks. Basic setup Name the “loader” php file the same as the plugin directory. Text Domain must match the…Continue readingWordPress Plugin Loader Tricks

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Automated Web App Testing With phpStorm

January 5, 2018Lance Cleveland

Selenium IDE was a great way to handle automated web app testing like the Store Locator Plus plugins for WordPress. Selenium IDE is a simple script recorder and playback…Continue readingAutomated Web App Testing With phpStorm

Plugin Development Technology WordPress

WordPress wp_update_plugins Deep Dive

December 29, 2017Lance Cleveland

When using a private update service for premium WordPress plugins, some version tests get left behind leaving users with a half-updated plugin stack. When operating a freemium model, like…Continue readingWordPress wp_update_plugins Deep Dive

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Uncovering A WordPress Walker Class Inconsistency

December 9, 2017February 6, 2023Lance Cleveland

Took an hour tonight to figure out why the new Store Locator Plus Premier Button Bar is not working properly. The odd thing is this WAS working properly two…Continue readingUncovering A WordPress Walker Class Inconsistency

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wp_enqueue_scripts Deep Dive

December 4, 2017Lance Cleveland

While trying to figure out why the footer-loaded scripts in Store Locator Plus are not being output on some admin page, I went deep down the rabbit hole of the…Continue readingwp_enqueue_scripts Deep Dive